Warehouse Operator / Material Handler
Location: US, IA, Cedar Rapids
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: Food Production
Function: Supply Chain

Company profile:
Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM. Red Star Yeast is proud to operate a state of the art facility that opened its doors in 2005 in Cedar Rapids, IA as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 40 countries worldwide.Red Star Yeast Company LLC’s success comes from strong values, passion for excellence in our yeast business, and partnership with its employees and customers.Dedication - Is the main ingredient of our past and future successes.Professional - Is who we are.Responsible - To our customers, fellow employees, families and communities.Pride - Is what we feel about our products, know-how and technology.Respect - Is what keeps us focused and united.

Job description:
Red Star Yeast Co. LLC in Cedar Rapids is now hiring for two Warehouse/Material Handler Operators!The primary function of the General Services (Warehouse / Material Handler) Operator is to perform specific tasks and follow standard procedures to complete the following:  prepare and ship fresh and Nutritional finished product to internal and external customers. Supply ingredients, chemicals and materials to packaging, process, and nutritional departments on a daily basis.  Receive or unload a variety of ingredients, packaging materials, and cleaning chemicals in packaged or bulk configurations including tankers and railcars.  Maintain, organize raw material and finished goods warehouse based on FIFO principles.    Follow cleaning schedule to maintain the facility and outside grounds on a daily basis, assist other departments throughout the plant with various tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude as well as strong communication and customer service skills that have been demonstrated throughout their work history. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as be assigned. Prepare, document, and load finished productsInspect, document, and unload raw materials, packaging supplies, chemicals and other miscellaneous items.Locate, inspect, and deliver various warehouse ingredients, packaging materials, and cleaning chemicals to other plant departments as required.  Must complete necessary lot tracking documentation.Perform routine and non-routine cleaning tasks both inside and outside the facility as required by the department master cleaning schedule or as assigned by the General Services Supervisor and Lead Operator.Perform miscellaneous minor repairs on dept, as directed by General Services Supervisor or Lead Operator.Participate in various special plant projects as assigned by GS Supervisor or Lead Operator.Maintain required department inventory control documentation as well as other control logs per written dept procedures.

Requirements:
Requires ability to become forklift certified.Must be able to effectively follow and complete department and plant SOP’s, policies and safety rules.Must have ability to prioritize and effectively organize assigned tasks.Requires ability to follow through on job responsibilities to ensure completion and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Basic computer and data entry skills are required. Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions, as required.Must be able to lift 50-75lbs.

Benefits:
Shift Schedule: Day Shift Monday – Friday, with Rotational Sunday OvertimeFull-time, Non-Exempt Hourly PositionBenefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, and Paid Vacation and Sick Time. Eligible on first day of employment401K with Company match and a Performance Incentive Program